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March 21, 2024

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Who Has Your Name, Flight Info? DOT to Review How Airlines Are Handling Passenger Data
(SOURCE: USA TODAY)

The Department of Transportation announced it is beginning a review of the data collection and privacy practices of the nation’s 10 largest airlines. The agency wants to ensure passenger data is properly protected and not unethically sold to third parties.

“Airline passengers should have confidence that their personal information is not being shared improperly with third parties or mishandled by employees,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “This review of airline practices is the beginning of a new initiative by DOT to ensure airlines are being good stewards of sensitive passenger data.”

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AVIATION

Airlines Urged to Set ‘Deliverable’ Schedules After Flight Cancellations (YAHOO!)

Alaska Airlines Launches Monthly Subscription Offering Wifi and Early Sale Access (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Pegasus Airlines & Volotea Join Air Transat Interlining Service (ETURBONEWS)

American Airlines to Begin Offering Free Ad-Based WiFi (SIMPLE FLYING)

Japan Airlines Plans to Buy 42 Jets From Airbus, Boeing (MORNING STAR)

SUSTAINABILITY

Heathrow Launches Renewable Biofuel Fly Up Breakfast (BIOFUELS NEWS)

Driving MaaS for Sustainable and Efficient Transport in Cities (INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT

OTHER SECTORS

UK Workers 'Struggle' With Increase in Meetings and Business Travel (BTN EUROPE)

Cathay Pacific Projects Strong Hong Kong Business Travel Demand (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

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GBTA Canada Conference 2024 | Toronto
Are You Ready for the Big Night Out?
On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!

Tuesday, April 23 | 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Every four years those global summer games come around again, and this year, GBTA is getting into the spirit!

We’ll be transforming the Victory Ballroom at Hotel X into the Athlete’s Village for a night of friendly competition. And when you’ve had your fill of fun and games, dive into delicious food and drinks, then take it to the dance floor with our live DJ keeping the party going until late!

Don’t forget to show off your champion’s spirit too! Dress like your favorite athlete or rock the colors of your national flag to support the international celebration. Make some new connections and break some world records at this year’s Big Night Out. Don’t miss out on this iconic event and so much more, register for GBTA Canada Conference | Toronto!

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GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter
March 2024

GBTA has released the latest edition of the GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter. Designed to keep you up to date with what’s happening in relation to business travel in Brussels, the newsletter gives an update on how GBTA is advocating on behalf of members. This month, the newsletter includes an update on recent meetings with the European Parliament, CountEmissionsEU proposals, and the reform of the Single European Sky.

Read all the details here in the March GBTA Europe Advocacy newsletter.

 

GBTA Elections
GBTA Nominations Are Open!

Elevate Your Impact in Business Travel

The 2024 GBTA Board elections are OPEN, and we want YOUR voice in the mix. Nominate yourself or a colleague who's ready to shape the future of GBTA, its members, and the entire travel industry. Nomination period closes on March 26, 2024. Click to learn more about the duties and time commitment for serving on the GBTA Board.

Vacancies for the 2024 GBTA Board of Directors:

  • 2 Direct Seats (buyers)
  • 3 Allied Seats (suppliers)
  • 1 Europe Region Direct Seat (Europe based buyer)

Didn't receive your nomination link? Do you have any questions about the online nomination process? Contact Shane Downey at sdowney@gbta.org or Election Services Corp. by email at gbtahelp@electionservicescorp.com or call toll-free +1 866 720 HELP (4357). 

IMPORTANT: To cast your vote when it opens, ensure you're a GBTA member! Join by May 14 for this exclusive benefit.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium - EU institutions will host international leaders in Brussels, Belgium, March 21-22; increased security measures to prompt disruptions.

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across southeastern Canada and the northeastern US through March 22. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Fiji - Flooding and related disruptions reported across parts of Fiji as of March 21; further adverse weather forecast.

Italy - Verona Villafranca Airport air traffic control personnel and Air Dolomiti flight crews to strike in Italy 10:00-18:00 March 23.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Conference 2024 - Mexico City
April 3 - 4

Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
Spring session: starts April 4

GBTA Conference 2024 - Toronto
April 22 - 24

GBTA APAC Conference 2024 - Singapore
May 14 - 15

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024
June 10 - 12

GBTA Convention 2024
July 22 - 24

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